Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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